Early Friday morning, the Tampa Bay Rays dealt outfielder Tommy Pham and minor league middle infielder/relief pitcher Jake Cronenworth to the San Diego Padres for power-hitting OF Hunter Renfroe, Single-A shortstop Xavier Edwards, and a player to be named later. In doing so, the Rays received a controllable, elite defender while shedding a projected $8.6-Million …
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The Tampa Bay Rays have non-tendered outfielder Guillermo Heredia, meaning he is now a free agent and will take his services onto the market.
The Tampa Bay Rays made a pair of roster moves on Wednesday, acquiring outfielder/first baseman Brian O’Grady from the Cincinnati Reds — who, in turn, will receive a player to be named later and cash — while designating first baseman/designated hitter Jesus Aguilar for assignment to create roster space.
After a brilliant 2019 campaign, culminating in a World Series title with the Washington Nationals, the Tampa Bay Rays are reportedly front-runners to ink a deal with free-agent Howie Kendrick.
Erik Neander, Kevin Cash, and the Tampa Bay Rays front office are now tasked with putting the final touches on a roster that can get the franchise back into the World Series after the wildly successful 96 win 2019 campaign.
